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The Vermetidae of the Gulf of Kachchh, western coast of India (Mollusca, Gastropoda).

ABSTRACT: Coral reefs are often termed underwater wonderlands due to the presence of an incredible biodiversity including numerous invertebrates and vertebrates. Among the dense population of benthic and bottom-dwelling inhabitants of the reef, many significant species remain hidden or neglected by researchers. One such example is the vermetids, a unique group of marine gastropods. The present study attempts for the first time to assess the density and identify preferred reef substrates in the Gulf of Kachchh, state of Gujarat, on the western coast of India. A total of three species of the family Vermetidae were recorded during the study and their substrate preferences identified.

SUBMITTER: Joshi DM

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4740819 | biostudies-other | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other

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